The Last Queen

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How Queen Elizabeth II Saved the Monarchy

By Clive Irving

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The Last Queen by Clive Irving is a compelling examination of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, presenting an in-depth look at her life and legacy amidst the changing dynamics of the British monarchy. Irving offers insight into her consistent dedication, adaptability, and resilience, painting a vivid portrait of her long-standing influence on both the monarchy and the world. This exploration highlights her unique position and personal challenges in steering the monarchy through contemporary societal shifts.
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You might enjoy this biography if you're interested in the fascinating life and reign of Britain's longest-serving monarch, exploring her influence, resilience, and the evolving role of the monarchy. Dive into a richly detailed narrative that examines her remarkable journey and the challenges she's faced over decades on the throne, offering both historical insights and a contemporary perspective.

Here, through Clive Irving's unique insight, we look behind the facade to find a fragile institution which owes its continued existence to one extraordinarily dutiful matriarch. Part biography, part meditation on a changing society, The Last Queen asks: how long can the House of Windsor survive beyond the reign of Elizabeth II?

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In 2020, the Queen finally appeared to be at ease in the modern world, helped by the new generation of Windsors. But then Harry and Meghan announced that they were leaving "The Firm," and Prince Andrew was relieved of his duties following revelations of his involvement with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, inflamed by a car-crash TV interview. Suddenly, the Faustian bargain the royal family had struck with the media to ensure their survival had never seemed so close to breaking point.

Here, through Clive Irving's unique insight, we look behind the facade to find a fragile institution which owes its continued existence to one extraordinarily dutiful matriarch. Part biography, part meditation on a changing society, The Last Queen asks: how long can the House of Windsor survive beyond the reign of Elizabeth II?

Picking up his tale in 1936, with the abdication of Edward VIII, Irving follows Elizabeth and her family's struggle to survive in the face of unprecedented changes in attitudes towards the monarchy—a story honed by the critical eye of an investigative reporter who has been close to the action since the very beginning.

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The Last Queen by Clive Irving has been praised for its authoritative insight into the life of the Queen. The author brings his extensive experience as a newspaperman to weave history and personal detail effectively, offering a compelling narrative about the Queen in the context of social and political change. The book has been lauded for its engaging portrayal and is described as both entertaining and essential for those interested in the British monarchy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785905551

Publisher: Biteback Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Biteback Publishing

Illustration: 16

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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Biography & Memoir Clive Irving Non-Fiction Political Biographies Royalty & Religion Biographies

About the Author

CLIVE IRVING is a columnist for the Daily Beast in New York. He has had a long and distinguished career on both sides of the Atlantic, with an unusually wide media experience: as a pioneer of investigative journalism at the Sunday Times; as a colleague of David Frost in transforming live television journalism; as a top magazine editor in London and New York; and as an early contributor to the Daily Beast. Coincidentally, his career in journalism and as a frequent critic of the monarchy has run in parallel with the Queen's entire reign. This gives him a unique insight into how the Queen has dealt with enormous social and cultural changes and, particularly, how the world's perception of the royal family is now, more than ever, decisively shaped by the media.

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